Canadian Perspectives

We recognize that for thousands of years these territories within what is now called Canada have been home and sacred gathering places for many peoples of Turtle Island. We respectfully acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of many Indigenous Nations. The original nations continue to cry out for justice. As treaty people we commit to listen, learn, and work to right the wrongs of the past and present.

If you’re looking for resources on climate crisis, mental health, and intersectional environmentalism that specifically relate to Canada, here is our growing list of essentials.

On Canadian Climate Justice and Relation to Nature

two leaves placed on top of each other

Photo credit: Anthony Wilson, RSW

A toddler wearing a "Wild Flower" shirt and amber teething necklace is holding a piece of watermelon and another snack while staring upward. They have curly hair and are surrounded by trees and leafy greens.

Photo Credit: Anthony Wilson, RSW

As We Battle the Ongoing Climate Crisis, We Must Address the Mental Health Crisis It’s Causing Too, by David Suzuki on CommonDreams.com, March 27, 2022

The 2021 Western North American heat dome increased climate change anxiety among British Columbians: Results from a natural experiment, by Bratu, A. et.al., in The Journal of Climate Change and Heath, May 2022

Eco-anxiety: Young Canadians report climate change impact on their mental health, by Jeremiah Rodriquez on CTV News, October 7, 2021  

Hopeless or hopeful? How eco-anxiety affects kids and youth, by Jonathan Forani, on CTV News, September 24, 2019.

What’s the best way to deal with eco-anxiety?, Dr. Brian Goldman interviews Canadian clinician Nancy Blair on The Dose

Thank you to CPA-NA Steering Committee member Anthony Wilson, RSW, and CPA-Member Nancy Blair, MEd (Counselling), CCC, RCT, for contributing to this page.

Canadian Eco-Psychology Interviews: Reflections on the human/nature relationship

A person is using trekking poles to maintain balanced while standing on a tree that is partially submerged in a lake. There are mountains surrounding the water and they reflect on the calm lake. The sky is blue with a few fluffy white clouds.

Photo credit: Galyna Andrushko, Garibaldi Lake